Holiday Events
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Holiday Events

Holidays in Monterey Bay are very special and offer cozy feelings! Various holiday-themed events take place in Carmel, Monterey and Pacific Grove during Christmas, Mother's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and more. Mark your calendar and choose the best event, dinner or festivities you want to be part of when visiting or staying in Monterey, California.



Ice Skating by the Bay

Ice Skating by the Bay

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Celebrate the holidays amidst Monterey Bay's coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink located in Custom House Plaza behind Portola Hotel & Spa. Skaters can spend...

Christmas on the Wharf

Christmas on the Wharf

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

“Christmas on the Wharf” will feature holiday musical entertainment, including choirs and community caroling, a dazzling array of beautiful holiday lights and decorations, a 23-foot Christmas...

Ice Skating by the Bay

Ice Skating by the Bay

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Celebrate the holidays amidst Monterey Bay's coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink located in Custom House Plaza behind Portola Hotel & Spa. Skaters can spend...

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Christmas on the Wharf

Christmas on the Wharf

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

“Christmas on the Wharf” will feature holiday musical entertainment, including choirs and community caroling, a dazzling array of beautiful holiday lights and decorations, a 23-foot Christmas...

Ice Skating by the Bay

Ice Skating by the Bay

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Celebrate the holidays amidst Monterey Bay's coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink located in Custom House Plaza behind Portola Hotel & Spa. Skaters can spend...

Christmas on the Wharf

Christmas on the Wharf

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

“Christmas on the Wharf” will feature holiday musical entertainment, including choirs and community caroling, a dazzling array of beautiful holiday lights and decorations, a 23-foot Christmas...


Christmas at the Inns

Christmas at the Inns

Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Visit 9 bed & breakfast inns decorated for the 2024 holiday with live music at every inn and holiday treats. This is an excellent celebration for the entire family. Tickets are $30 per...

Ice Skating by the Bay

Ice Skating by the Bay

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Celebrate the holidays amidst Monterey Bay's coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink located in Custom House Plaza behind Portola Hotel & Spa. Skaters can spend...

Christmas on the Wharf

Christmas on the Wharf

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

“Christmas on the Wharf” will feature holiday musical entertainment, including choirs and community caroling, a dazzling array of beautiful holiday lights and decorations, a 23-foot Christmas...

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Ice Skating by the Bay

Ice Skating by the Bay

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Celebrate the holidays amidst Monterey Bay's coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink located in Custom House Plaza behind Portola Hotel & Spa. Skaters can spend...

Christmas on the Wharf

Christmas on the Wharf

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

“Christmas on the Wharf” will feature holiday musical entertainment, including choirs and community caroling, a dazzling array of beautiful holiday lights and decorations, a 23-foot Christmas...

Ice Skating by the Bay

Ice Skating by the Bay

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Celebrate the holidays amidst Monterey Bay's coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink located in Custom House Plaza behind Portola Hotel & Spa. Skaters can spend...

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Christmas on the Wharf

Christmas on the Wharf

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

“Christmas on the Wharf” will feature holiday musical entertainment, including choirs and community caroling, a dazzling array of beautiful holiday lights and decorations, a 23-foot Christmas...

Christmas in the Adobes

Christmas in the Adobes

Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Return to the days of Alta California and see Monterey’s historic adobes splendidly decorated for the season with welcoming, candle-lit luminarias at each entrance! Enjoy festive music, living...

Run Rudolph Run

Run Rudolph Run

631 Ocean View Blvd
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM

The Arthritis Research Coalition brings back Pacific Grove's annual holiday run for arthritis! Run Rudolph Run, presented by Monterey Spine and Joint, is a fun and festive way to raise awareness...

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Ice Skating by the Bay

Ice Skating by the Bay

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Celebrate the holidays amidst Monterey Bay's coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink located in Custom House Plaza behind Portola Hotel & Spa. Skaters can spend...

Christmas on the Wharf

Christmas on the Wharf

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

“Christmas on the Wharf” will feature holiday musical entertainment, including choirs and community caroling, a dazzling array of beautiful holiday lights and decorations, a 23-foot Christmas...

Christmas in the Adobes

Christmas in the Adobes

Monterey, CA 93940

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Return to the days of Alta California and see Monterey’s historic adobes splendidly decorated for the season with welcoming, candle-lit luminarias at each entrance! Enjoy festive music, living...

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Ice Skating by the Bay

Ice Skating by the Bay

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Celebrate the holidays amidst Monterey Bay's coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink located in Custom House Plaza behind Portola Hotel & Spa. Skaters can spend...

Christmas on the Wharf

Christmas on the Wharf

4 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

“Christmas on the Wharf” will feature holiday musical entertainment, including choirs and community caroling, a dazzling array of beautiful holiday lights and decorations, a 23-foot Christmas...